It’s Workplace Wellness Month and what better way to celebrate than a rundown of the most dangerous jobs in America? Some of the occupations on the list are no surprise — yeah, we kind of knew law enforcement was dangerous work. But there are some surprises.
Top 5 most dangerous jobs in America:
- Laborers
- Nursing aids, orderlies and attendants
- Janitors
- Truck Drivers
- Police Officers
Together, these five occupations account for 20% of all non-fatal workplace injuries. Most of the injuries are musoskelatal — every thing from broken bones, strained muscles, repetitive stress injuries and the like.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
